On April 21, 2019, the White House announced that President Trump has decided not to reissue the Iranian oil sanctions waivers, called “Significant Reduction Exceptions” (SREs) when they expire in early May. The White House statement explained that “[t]his decision is intended to bring Iran’s oil exports to zero, denying the regime its principal source of revenue.”
Petition Summary: Dried Tart Cherries from Turkey
By Katherine Stubblefield & Turner Kim on
Posted in International Trade Remedies
On April 22, 2019, Petitioner the Dried Tart Cherry Trade Committee filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of dried tart cherries from the Republic of Turkey.
Petition Summary: Ceramic Tile from China
By Katherine Stubblefield on
Posted in International Trade Remedies
On April 10, 2019, Petitioner the Coalition for Fair Trade in Ceramic Tile filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of Ceramic Tile from the People’s Republic of China.
March Trade Law Newsletter
Husch Blackwell announces its March Trade Law Newsletter on key issues and announcements related to International Trade and Supply Chain.
Petition Summary: Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous from Canada
By Katherine Stubblefield on
Posted in International Trade Remedies
On March 27, 2019, Petitioners Cooper Natural Resources, Inc., Elementis Global LLC, and Searles Valley Minerals filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping duties on imports of Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous from Canada.
CIT Rules Section 232 Tariffs on Steel are Constitutional
By Nithya Nagarajan on
Posted in Trade Policy
On March 25, 2019, the Court of International Trade issued its decision in the American Institute for International Steel’s appeal on the institution of Section 232 tariffs on steel products. The CIT found that the Section 232 tariffs were constitutional and thus this decision results in the continuation of these tariffs for the foreseeable future.
USTR States List 3 Product Exclusion Process to Be Launched
Posted in Trade Policy
Our sources advise that U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has stated that preparations for an exclusion process for the third tranche of tariffs (List 3) applied to goods from China under Section 301 are currently underway and the process will be launched by the end of the month.
February Trade Law Newsletter
Husch Blackwell announces its February Trade Law Newsletter on key issues and announcements related to International Trade and Supply Chain.
Petition Summary: Wooden Cabinets and Vanities from China
By Katherine Stubblefield on
Posted in International Trade Remedies
On March 6, 2019, Petitioner the American Kitchen Cabinet Alliance filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of Wooden Cabinets and Vanities the People’s Republic of China.
Commerce Initiates Section 232 Investigation on Titanium Sponge
By Robert Stang, Katherine Stubblefield & Turner Kim on
Posted in Trade Policy
On March 4, 2019, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it would be conducting a Section 232 investigation on imports of titanium sponge. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross stated that the investigation will be looking into whether or not the “quantity or circumstances” of the imports are a threat to national security.